Deep Listening

Experience the art of deep listening in this in-person workshop facilitated by a member of artist duo Blanc Sceol.

In the 1960s, composer Pauline Oliveros began asking what it would mean to truly listen – an inquiry that became Sonic Meditations and grew into the wider Deep Listening practice. Deep Listening invites us to expand our awareness of the sonic environment, both externally and internally, connecting more fully with ourselves, each other and our surroundings through sound.

What to expect

This is an experiential, collaborative and playful workshop, where you'll connect, move and sound with your surroundings. Through Deep Listening exercises, somatic bodywork and Oliveros' "special procedures" for communal listening and sonic improvisation, you'll experience this practice firsthand in a spirit of experimentation and shared exploration.

This in-person workshop includes:

• An introduction to Pauline Oliveros' Deep Listening practice and its origins in Sonic Meditations
• Deep Listening exercises to expand awareness of the sonic environment
• Somatic bodywork connecting sound, breath and movement
• Communal listening and sonic improvisation using Oliveros' "special procedures"
• Collaborative, playful group exploration of sound and presence

Who is this for?

This workshop is for anyone curious about sound, listening and presence, whether you have a background in music and sound practice or simply bring an open mind and a willingness to participate. No prior experience is necessary.

Book now to enter an extraordinary experience of sound and deep listening – come with a curious spirit and willingness to participate.

Meet your guides, Blanc Sceol

This workshop is facilitated by a member of Blanc Sceol, the artist duo of Stephen Shiell and Hannah White, who work in the expanded fields of sound, listening and performance. As certified Deep Listening® practitioners, they regularly run workshops and sound walks exploring listening and sound-making, creating encounters that connect participants both materially and energetically to their surroundings. Their practice spans performance, improvisation, composition, participatory action, deep listening facilitation, and somatic and ritual gatherings – bringing a rich, experimental foundation to this exploration of sound and presence.

Photo: Annick Wolfers